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I'm still hoping for them, but have all but given up hope that we'll ever see them. The time to release them would have been relatively quick IMO. There is still possibly a very slim chance but I think they're extremely unlikely to happen. More likely (and still not very) IMO, is that we'll see another run of Hikaru, Max, and CF 1As that are FAST Pack capable but that come with the UMM and AMM clusters and Yamato sells the Fast Pack sets seperately like they do with the 1/48 (boosters, 2 missile pods, 1 strike-cannon, arm and leg armor, and the RMS-1 missiles). Such a FAST pack set should be pretty cheap (20-30 bucks?) as we don't need any extra parts. Of course, if there would be such a "re-issue" I'd expect the necessary parts would be there as it'd be simple to have a few extra of the necessary parts made. The other non FP 1/60s? -1D just needs a set like I mentioned above as it's already FP capable. I think the Roy is out of luck as Yamato already makes (made?) the Strike.

1) Not a MSRP but if u can find a deal I don't these are as bad in person as they're made out on here (though I still don't have any ) 2) Not likely 3) The 1/48 DOES require at least 2 parts to be added/removed in Battroid transformations (to and from) and thats the intake covers, though I don't think it looks bad when I don't bring em along. My low-viz only rarely mounts the UMM-7 pods where they covers reside. And it's transformation mode is NOT anime accurate but it's definately an awesome piece. Too expensive to have in quantity unless you have more money than you know what to do with IMO. 1/60 are quite posable, smaller, less expensive, and (currently) still have a good majority of different models to choose from over 1/48. I definately recommend the various FAST-pack equipped Valkyries and some of the older ones if you can get a good deal on 'em.

I've been wanting a YF/VF-19 for awhile now and regretting not getting a VF-19A (supposedly the best and most evolved of the old M+ Yammies) on ebay when they were affordable (these days they go for about 2-3 times the price they were around a year ago). So found one in a toy/anime shop the other day and was able to finally get one at a decent price. I know this is an old toy, but thought I'd add some of my thoughts on it and how Yamato has improved in QC compared to this 1999 piece. The design... at first I was wondering why Yamato would bother resculpting the YF-19 for FP when they just did a few updates on the YF-21 for FP. Now I know. The sculpt is nice in Battroid IMO but not a whole lot better than Bandais in fighter IMO. And Gerwalk is far worse on this than on the Bandais (and thus my bootleg Fire and Blazer Valks), but that might be due to the improved knee as I read in Graham's review. I hope Yamato has done better as I am fully intending to get the YF-19FP when it comes out (and was hoping to have it by now!). The QC on this thing is so-so and worse than any of my 1/60 VF-1s. It's missing a screw on the bicep/tricep arm piece and probably has a half dozen noticible paint chips. Worse is a "blob" of repaint (?) on one of the legs where it looks like there might have been a large paint chip and someone at the factory did a sloppy touch up with a large paint brush. At least they got the color right. It doesn't hold a candle to the FP YF-21 IMO, though it might perform better against the older YF-21. I do find myself wishing that Yamato had done and/or will do more VF-X 2 releases... especially VF-17 and VF-22 (which would be sooo easy and would justify the purple... or another scheme). As long as they don't do a red (Milia) or blue (Max) scheme, I don't see how this would interfere with Bandai's M7 license (or lack of use of such <_< )...

TV: uh... the VF-1? DYRL: Improved animation FB2012: The highlight reel MII: Metal Siren M+: YF-21 M7: Combination/evolution of previous material and addition of new M0: Roy

Nice. Why do I find myself vainly wishing for more Macross II? Guess I can only hope that Yamato do a VF-2SS... or maybe Bandai COULD make a 1/55 scale VF-2SS based off the models or, even better, a new detailed sculpt (like THAT will happen) or something.

Wow, THAT is a collection. 8 1/48, 8 FAST Packs. Won't even bother counting the 1/60s. B) EDIT: Oh yeah, close your Low-Viz knee armor.

let me try this poll thing again. We can leave the discussion in the other one, methinks. If there IS a way to edit polls, I'll fix the other one! Someone PM me if that's the case.

Ouch, I forgot about Macross II, also. I want a Metal Siren and VF-2SS! That variable Marduk one would be cool too (was called the "Gilgamesh Type-III Annihilator" in the RPG but don't know if thats accurate or not).

Damn it. Poll > me. If a mod could delete the poll part, I'd appreciate it, sicne I don't see that I can edit? Discussion would still be nice, though.

Obviously, transforming valks are cool and we all know and love the designs of the valks that followed the VF-1. But, for in-story purposes, if the VF-1 was designed to transform into battroid so it could effectively fight the zentran (and gerwalk and its hybrids are mere "midpoints" to that end), why do future designs also transform? Because the Zentran must still be a threat. We've heard about "rogue" zentran mentioned in M-Plus and there's always the DYRL and M7 (Fleet of the Strongest Women) reference to other fleets (though the latter would seem to indicate they're not usually that large) besides Bodolzas. But investing time and money in variable fighter design must indicate they're still a major threat, right? Anyway, probably pretty obvious, but figured I'd poll it.

Just like with the VF-1, 1/60 to be the guinea pig at lower cost and size and then do it "right" (and more limited, detailed, and bling) at 1/48.

Chuuuunky! Would a pilot be able to put his valk in such a... "mode?" Old TV style controls, I could see someone not moving the lever all the way or mixing them up ("G" and "B" part way), but dunno how a DYRL-style pilot could...

I think I'd rather have a variation of the FAST packs in Low-Viz scheme. Maybe something like the "real thing" (for the F-15) that maintains aerodynamics but is add on fuel and sensor type stuff... in the form of armor for the valkyrie. That would basically mean the boosters would be gone IIRC. But leg and arm armor of some type would still be possible, just a bit more aerodynamic...

7. VF-19S and VF-19 Kai, VF-22S, VF-17D/S, VF-11C, Armored VF-11, Varuta mecha and most of all what I want to see... Battle Seven! But I'd probably be happy with a compromise VF-X/2 license.

Definately GBP. Though my 2nd choice is a Low-Viz VF-1J. 3rd... Regult, definately Regult.

Heh, yeah pretty funny, but even funnier (?) is that i'm actually getting used to it (looking all over Yamato's web page, in addition to other interests... Honda Japan, Mugen Co, Ltd, etc). I think one can get the basic point from babelfish... and get a good laugh in the meantime. I saw the next pages but just posting a translation here woudln't work. Someone needs to translate each page with the captions next to their respective pictures. You're welcome... well wasn't much effort really... just a copy and paste.

Well lacking the problems of the -1A. Or more positively, having the improvements of the Max and Low-Viz.

Nice. Looks pretty extensive to me... Here's what Bablefish says: With little remodelling and mark VF-1 in perfection deformation! Technology it does not enter. If with just guts you can remodel (the husband) there is a tool of that appearance simply anyone, even nature it does not need! As for remodelling method with next explanation/learning explanation/releasing. Whether postscript & the next notice everyone knowing you think, but complete deformation ƒnƒZƒKƒƒoƒ‹ƒLƒŠ[, sharply by ”V mediating/helping Hino of the lightning hobby magazine ' 01.6 month number Manet it did the system which receives this arm to the nose. At all being not to be complicated mechanism, you think that it can reproduce sufficiently even with the toy of mass production. ... With, the perfection deformation which adopts this method with the meaning which is said (replacement nothing) please sell Valkyrie, and the mark way! Because everyone who cannot wait for sale explains next remodelling method, to try making, -! (Without explanation it can make, the person who has technology however probably will be, ƒl.) So, in addition next time. ƒAƒfƒ…[! !

Yes, definately give me a Low-Viz VF-1J!

Loving my Low-Viz (and planning on either Hikaru VF-1S or Max 1A if I can get a good deal on the latter), but 1/60 is still my "main" line. Not only are the 1/60 more affordable, but they're also more portable. Having neglected my Hikaru Super VF-1J since I got the YF-21FP (and more recently the Low-Viz), I was recently playing around with it and noticed how cool it was too. And its alot smaller, fits in your hands, and all that. Course, it also sparked my thread on why not improve the 1/60 line with 1/48 type improvements (air brake, flaps, etc). They're not as refined as the 1/48, but thats kinda the point. Yamato has to give us more when we pay more (alot more in the case of 1/48). I want a SQUADRON of nicely sculpted valks small enough to not gobble up my shelf space (and destroy my bank account ) and the 1/60 are perfect for that job IMO. PLUS, they have a large variety of relatively low cost toys and will have enemy mecha in scale.

Definately 2051+ with the VF-19 as the cannon fodder and the VF-22 as special ops with the new next generation Valk(s) coming out. Though an OVA about VF-X2 sounds cool too.

The "boobies" were where Mylene's speakers were. Man, I don't even have to make any inuendos with that!

Why should Yamato be stuck on one size/scale? If the 1/48 are the "Perfect Grade" of their Macross line (in price, size, and quantity), why not have another line thats more affordable, etc? The 1/48 is incredible, and I love mine, but far to expensive (and even a bit too large) to compete with the 1/60 in any of those 3 quantities. The trick is in the exact numbers, of course, but Yamato would best be served by having multiple lines aimed at different niches. A banpresto-esque line of minimal size and price, aimed mostly for the kiddies. Mid-level line (1/60). And high price, large line (1/48) for the collector (and baller). The best possible detail and quality at each level would be desired, if not just for company pride, then simply to make sales they otherwise wouldn't. Having one exclusive line (especially the 1/48) is just gonna leave some people by the wayside who would have bought less expensive and/or smaller versions.

Hmm... are you interested in how many FAST packs we're gonna have, Graham? Or is the other thread sufficient for that?

Only noticed one thing wrong with my Low-Viz so far and thats one of the landing gear "lights" (orange clear plastic piece) falls out. Simple fix, but thought I'd chime in for posterity.